ATS Company:
SP Industries
Requisition ID:
16186
Location:
Warminster, PA, US, 18974
Date:
Dec 6, 2025
VP & General Manager - Lab & Production Equipment
The General Manager - Lab & Production Equipment has responsibility for all activities connected with strategy and tactics, sales and production, delivery and customer experience, employee engagement, and financial performance of the Lab & Production Equipment business.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Lab & Production Equipment business strategy
Full P&L and working capital management
Engineering (R&D)
Manufacturing Operations strategy
Continuous improvement application (ATS Business Model) and culture change
Product Management
Developing and coaching high performing site leadership teams.
Business risk management strategies
DETAILS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and execute the 3-year Lab & Production Equipment business strategy
Own and deliver the full P&L commitments for the Lab & Production Equipment business
Champion Engineering processes (Toll Gate, Visual Mgmt., etc.) to drive high margin new products and ensure design for lean/optimal manufacturability
Drive the Lab & Production Equipment Manufacturing operations strategy
Rigorously apply the ATS Business Model (ABM) throughout the business while ensuring sustainable results from each tool and event
Lead Product Management to optimize value and return for the business
Ensure strong customer satisfaction through sales support and strong operational performance as measured by the Value Drivers, VOC and other KPIs.
Create followership with Lab & Production Equipment site leadership teams by positively engaging with them and by developing direct reports into strong business leaders
Build a talent bench of successors in key and critical roles throughout the business and champion talent to drive greater results
Develop risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity
Support marketing and sales processes to drive bookings growth and margin expectations.
Demonstrate leadership in and ensure conformity to all matters of compliance including trade compliance, health and safety, policy, and procedures, and ATS Code of Business Conduct
Monitor and control expenditures and labor costs to operate within approved budget guidelines. Identify variances and potential corrective actions.
Appropriate interface and co-operation with Segment and Corporate executives including observance of inter-department and inter-divisional systems, routines and communications that are essential to overall company efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in business; MBA preferred
20+ years experience in an Engineered Products/Equipment business with more than 10 years direct experience in Engineering (R&D)
20+ years experience in Manufacturing Operations with at least 12 years hands on experience optimizing plants, plant layouts and driving in-plant and cross-plant improvements
Minimum 15 years of experience in leadership in a manufacturing company where there was a formal continuous improvement "system" (TPS, etc.) in place
15+ years of hands-on experience with continuous improvement tools including Goal/Policy Deployment, Kaizen, 5S, Problem Solving, Daily Visual Management, Growth tools, etc.
15+ years experience with budgeting and financial statement ownership (profit & loss)
10+ years of business unit level strategic planning and goal setting experience
Understand the dynamics of a General Manager's role for a business unit inside a global, publicly traded organization
Solid understanding of complex operations and supply chain management
Maturity, presence, and perceived level of competence to deliver results, achieve credibility and respect from within in Scientific Products and across the broader ATS organization
The human relations skills required to effectively manage and motivate a large workforce while maintaining good relationships between management and employees and avoiding third party intervention
Excellent interpersonal skills, delegation, and a collaborative management style
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
HEALTH & SAFETY:
All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
Salary Range: $240/K - $260/K
Why SP Industries Inc.? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, SP leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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